UAE National ONLY (Emirati) Corporate Legal Counsel

SellAnyCar.com; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology-driven company in Dubai is seeking a highly skilled Emirati Legal Counsel to provide expert legal guidance on corporate and commercial matters. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in corporate law, at least 5 years of experience, and excellent communication skills in both Arabic and English. This role offers an opportunity to thrive in a fast-paced environment, advising on contracts, compliance, and strategic legal risks for the business.

Qualifications

• UAE National (Emirati) mandatory.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in corporate law.
• Strong understanding of UAE commercial and corporate legislation.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on corporate and commercial matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and agreements.
• Ensure compliance with UAE laws and regulations.
• Support in mergers and acquisitions.
• Liaise with government authorities and external counsel.
• Advise management on legal risks.

Skills

Drafting and negotiation

Corporate law expertise

Bilingual communication (Arabic, English)

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) or Master’s Degree (LLM)

Job description

Company Description

SAC is the number one in its field, it’s an innovative and technology-driven business which values its employees. SAC is on a journey and we are looking for the best talent to join us to contribute to our success as a business and in doing so provide you with some amazing challenges and career development opportunities.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Emirati Legal Counsel to join our team and provide expert legal guidance on corporate and commercial matters. This role is ideal for a motivated UAE National with a strong background in corporate law who thrives in a fast-paced, business-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Provide legal advice on corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters in the UAE.
2. Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and legal documents.
3. Ensure company compliance with UAE laws and regulations, including those relevant to corporate governance.
4. Support the business in mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and restructuring activities.
5. Liaise with government authorities, regulators, and external counsel.
6. Advise management on legal risks and develop strategies to mitigate them.

Qualifications

• UAE National (Emirati) mandatory.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) or Master’s Degree (LLM) from a recognized university.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in corporate law, preferably in a multinational or top-tier law firm.
• Strong understanding of UAE commercial and corporate legislation.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills in Arabic and English. High attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.

Additional Information

UAE Nationals only